Special Needs Education

The Bachelor of Education Honours degree in Special Needs Education is a four (4) year full time programme of study designed for post A’ Level candidates with an interest in pursuing degree studies in Special Needs Education. The (HSNE) degree is designed to achieve the following aims and objectives.

Train students in the practice of disability and special needs education.

Equip students with an overview of theories and practices in disability and special needs education

Provide an in- depth study of specialization in the areas of

Intellectual disabilities

Hearing impairment

Visual impairment

Learning disabilities

Early childhood special needs education

Speech ,language and communication disorders

Physical and health related disabilities

Behavioral and emotional disorders

Multiple disabilities

Guidance and counseling issues

Acquaint students with diagnostic, identification, intervention and provision/placement aspects applicable to learners with exceptionalities.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The following are possible areas of employment for the HSNE graduates; Specialist teacher at both special schools and mainstream schools, non-governmental organizations, rehabilitation centres, physiotherapy departments, teachers colleges and the Eye Unit.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

Pre-service Conventional fulltime-Four (4) years .

In-service Conventional Full Time-Two (2) years.

In-service Block Release-Three (3) years.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to the programme, a candidate must normally have:

In-service Programme:

A Certificate or Diploma in teaching, rehabilitation, psychology, counseling, nursing or any other field related to disability and special needs education, or any other qualifications acquired by a candidate that may be approved by the Senate

Pre-service Programme:

At least Five (5) 'O' Level Passes at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics. In addition, a candidate must have at least Two (2) 'A' Level passes and/or any other qualifications acquired by a candidate that may be approved by the Senate.